William John Velleco
William John Velleco
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Bill served in the United States Marine Corps where he received an honorable discharge. Bill worked for 21 years at R & L Carriers until his retirement in January of 2021.
Bill is survived by his wife, Veronica (Twigg) Velleco; four children, Margaret (Juan) Pesantes, John (Catherine) Velleco, Dale S. Denton, Joseph (Johanna) Denton; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tammy Denton; grandson, Aaron Denton; and great grandson, Luca Velleco.
Bill was a true patriot who was proud to show that he loved his country. He also loved sports and his faithful pet companion, Bruno.
Visitation will be held at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, with a memorial service to celebrate his life following at 5:00 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation, Tunnel to Towers or the American Cancer Society in honor of Bill.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800. www.baxterfuneral.com.
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